Brother MFC-420CN All-In-One InkJet Printer

Pros: Very affordable for networked printer, good quality, ADF works great.
Cons: Cable installation is a bit difficult, otherwise, no problems so far.

I've also reviewed the M FC-210C printer, which is the MFC-420CN's little brother. A lot of this review will match that one, since they are very similar. I will try to draw out differences here, but will cover operation ...

Pros: Space-Saving, High Quality, NETWORKABLE, Sheetfeeder, Fax, Print, Scan
Cons: Machine forces you to change ink even when you can see some ink remaining.

May 20, 2006: Here we are, more than a year later, and I have NO REGRETS. My only "complaint" is the ink but since I've found aftermarket ink for a fraction of the price, I cannot complain. We continue to send 3 to 4 page faxes and print from our ...

Pros: Size, sheet feeder, functionality, networkability
Cons: None so far.

Our home has become overrun by computers. When we reached a population of 4 computers all connected via a wireless network, printing issues attained critical mass. It was clearly time to upgrade to a network capable printer, and our old Umax scanner was ...

Pros: Works in Linux, Compact, full of features and easy to set up and use.
Cons: Slow printing, Slow scans when using high DPI.

I needed a new scanner when my old scanner broke. While browsing in a computer store I spotted this Brother 420CN. I liked that this Brother Multi-Function machine had an inkjet printer. Currently I only have laser printers and needed an inkjet to ...

Pros: Works OK as a basic printer with predictable inkjet quality. Cartridges easy to refill.
Cons: In the end, this "printer" is more trouble than it is worth. Bad tech support.

While this printer, like any printer, will perform adequately for basic operations, but that is not what you paid for. This unit has severe design faults. It is appalling that an otherwise reputable firm would dump this contraption on the market. The ...

Pros: Ink isn't as expensive as other brands, doesn't take up much space
Cons: Print quality, scan quality

A printer, copier, memory card reader, fax machine, phone, and scanner all built into one machine. At first, I was thrilled to find something that would leave me more space on the desk but after 2 years, I am wishing I had spent more and gotten a better ...

Pros: Space-saving and very versatile! "Easy2Use" Interface. Great print quality for an ink-jet printer! .
Cons: Equipment stops printing even when only 1 color is out.

Now this is a great office machine with all the functions I need in my busy life! I used to have an Epson Stylus Color 880, but I got this piece of equipment because my husband was tired of sending faxes through computer software and wonder if it would ...

Pros: Multifunction capability, network capable, easy to use software, low cost
Cons: Mediocre print quality, high-res scans take FOREVER....

I purchased this all-in-one as I identified a need for a fax machine in my home office, and my laser printer (an HP LaserJet 6L which lasted 10 years) was finally dying. I opted for the MFC-420CN mostly due to its networkability which is virtually ...

Pros: Inexpensive but worth a lot more in satisfaction and results
Cons: NOne

I have been using a Brother MFC 210 for a long time and was satisfied with it until I saw the MFC 420cn. This is a fantastic inexpensive multi function center. It does everything, it faxes,copies, scans and prints photographs. The biggest difference ...

Pros: Network ready, low price, looks great on desk, small, many features, no PC functions.
Cons: jams fairly easy, inkjet is poor quality, No 3D object scanning

I purchased this Brother MFC unit because we use larger Brother MFC at my main job, which we print documents in the six digits per month. I was fairly impressed by the quality of these units at work so I was under the impression that the small/home ...

Pros: good quality and speed on regular paper
Cons: jams with special papers; won't print if one color is out

I have always used a Hewlett Packard printer, but decided to just pick up the best buy Wal-Mart had when I bought this Brother printer. I've had it for several years (and am not sure why I haven't already bought a new one other than trying to save ...

Pros: Good color printing, versatile fax functions, compact size, easy scanning
Cons: SLOW printing, poor copy quality

I bought the MFC-420CN after reading a number of reviews. I needed a scanner, and my fax machine was ancient (thermal paper), so I thought a multipurpose machine would be a useful addition and would also allow me to print in color (I already have a ...

Pros: excellent copy and scan abilities photo capture card transfer inputs are convenient
Cons: Eats ink at an alarming rate Cleans for 10 minutes every other use

I have owned this printer for approx. 6 months and the thing is such a ink eater that it made me realize how Brother really makes their money on the 420CN. It needs a replacement with moderate usage every month and a half for one or another cartridge and ...

Pros: The printer is light, small in a pinch could be used as portable.
Cons: The best photo possible takes a significant amount of time.

Depending upon your more essential needs this Brother 420CN might very well surprise you with its utility. First on the list of most buyers is price. I like to use the word value to get the most accurate picture of what an item is worth in ...

Pros: NONE. NADA. ZILCH
Cons: Read above. Every bit about this printer is a CON.

This printer has been designed to make you buy ink so frequently you will not know what hit you. Spend a few more bucks now and get a Dell. These printers (yes all inkjets that Brother makes) run out of ink very quick. They come with 4 cartridges and ...